The Pacific Pin Club, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Top 10 Pin Trading Locations
Number 2 - LiveCity Vancouver: Downtown and Yaletown 
Overview
Located at both ends of a pedestrian-friendly walkway, LiveCity Vancouver will be the places to be for free, fun Games-time memories, offering top local, Canadian and international entertainment, big-screen Olympic Winter Games sporting coverage, Olympic sponsor and partner pavilions and much, much more.
Oh, and did we mention ?? There will be fantastic pin trading opportunities at both locations too !!
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LiveCity
Yaletown
... on
the water’s edge at David Lam Park
LiveCity Yaletown will feature live local, national, and international entertainment on a main stage in the afternoon and into the night, culminating each evening with a dynamic nightly closing show.
Giant screens will show highlights of Olympic Winter Games sport coverage and visitors can enjoy the interactive Olympic sponsor pavilions (including Acer, Coca-Cola, Panasonic and Samsung) , Vancouver House, and much more … all for free!
Schedule
Thursday, February 11
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 28
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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LiveCity
Downtown
... a gathering
place in the heart of the city
Located at the corner of West Georgia and and Cambie Streets, LiveCity Downtown is all about the spirit of sport and competition. A giant screen will show live coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games events as they unfold.
Visit the 2010 Canada Pavilion and the Province of Manitoba’s pavilion; enjoy the best in local food and drink and cheer our athletes on to gold. Just steps from the 2010 Aboriginal Pavilion, BC Place and General Motors Place (Canada Hockey Place), this is as close as you’ll get to the action without having a ticket.
Schedule
Olympic Games Period:
Saturday, February 13 to Sunday, February 28
11:00 AM to 12:30 AM
Paralympic Games Period:
Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14
Thursday, March 18 to Sunday, March 21
1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Potential Pin Trading Locations:
Both locations should be unrestricted open sites that will attract residents and visitors alike. Look for high-volume pedestrian traffic everywhere along the Hamilton Street Walkway and at the entrance to and throughout both LiveCity sites.
Click on the circular image below for a better overview.
Transportation Options:
Leave the car at home. Take Skytrain to either the Stadium Station on the Expo Line or the Vancouver City Centre Station on the Canada Line. Hamilton Street and both LiveSites are just a short walk.
Links: (click on the links below to open a new page)
LiveCity Vancouver Backgrounder and Artist Bios
Destination 2010 - Destination Planner to the 2010 Games
SkyTrain Overview, Map, Schedules, Fares and System Information
TransLink's TravelSmart in 2010 and Everyone Wins (A MUST READ)
If you have more information you would like us to share about this pin trading location, send us an email at info (AT) pacificpinclub (DOT) org
What is the Pacific Pin Club?
The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1987, the Club is entering its 22nd year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.
Last updated: 27 December 2009